Bastian Schweinsteiger

Manager criticises Luke Shaw before reinstating him to the squad - what is the Special One playing at?

Out of favour stars still make the final squad lists, as Man City lump Leroy Sane with 66 other youth and under-21 players

United try to offload unwanted German on a free transfer, but he wants to stay - latest Man Utd transfer news and gossip

Public relations war brewing at Old Trafford over midfielder's attitude and position within the club

New Manchester United manager comes under fire from players' union for giving German international the cold shoulder

Van Gaal did good business early in the summer, but the window closed amid confusion over De Gea and an unheard of teenager

Schweinsteiger, Schneiderlin and Depay promise a new look and a new formation for United this season

Spain and Germany dominate shortlist with no English or Italian players and Ronaldo odds-on to win

German side's efforts to charm America suffer a setback with bad-tempered clash

Mertesacker, Ozil and Schurrle strut their stuff in Berlin. It was probably a good idea on the plane...

Seven players from the final but not a single Brazilian in our pick of the experts' picks

Substitute hits injury time winner as Germany become first Europeans to win in America

Defender could be heading to Old Trafford as United's efforts to sign Luke Shaw hit a snag

It is 24 years since Germany last won the tournament. Are they becoming 'specialists in failure'?

In 2010 the awful Jabulani stole the show for all the wrong reasons. Will the Brazuca do the same?